
 Originally Posted by 
susandrea
					 
				 
				Personally, I believe that 'ladylike' behavior should lead the way.
Behave like the person you want people to believe that you are.
Also, always remember that you are expressing yourself for your own enjoyment, and not for the benefit of others.
Today's society gets plenty of signals from sensationalist headlines (Tranny robs bank!) so anytime a person of transgender has a chance to gently educate someone for the better by being gracious, it should be considered a privilege.  You are being given a chance to improve the world, even if it's only one small way at a time.
Crossdressers follow many other types of people who have been treated very badly in public situations, and it has been historically proven that being aggressive almost always backfires.
Things do change for the better, but only through education and example.